HVAC union pay in Birmingham, AL
Union HVAC journeyman base pay in Birmingham, AL runs $30.50/hr on the 2 published UA and SMART wage sheets we hold — about $61,000 a year at $30.50/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
HVAC rates by local — Birmingham
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMART Local 48 pay scale | $30.50 | $50.99 | 6/1/25 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon General Decision AL20260088 (Building), union rate line SHEE0048-005 |
| UA Local 91 pay scale | $30.50 | $45.06 | 9/1/22 | UA Local 91 wage rate sheet 9/1/22–8/31/23 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
HVAC union pay questions — Birmingham
How much do union HVACs make in Birmingham?
Journeyman base pay on the published UA and SMART sheets for Birmingham, AL is $30.50/hr, before employer-paid fringes. SMART Local 48 lists $30.50/hr with a $50.99/hr total package.
Which union locals cover HVAC work in Birmingham?
SMART Local 48, UA Local 91 have halls in Birmingham, AL. Confirm jurisdiction with the hall before relying on a rate.
Is this the contract rate or a prevailing wage?
Each rate is labelled with its source. Some come from the local's own wage sheet; others come from a DOL Davis-Bacon determination, which is a prevailing wage and not necessarily the CBA rate. Gulfstream does not set union rates.